As the UK's largest Water and Wastewater Company, our client services 15 million customers and are investing £billions to improve their network and infrastructure, which are some of the biggest and most advanced in Europe. You will be joining at a time when the entire industry is transforming towards a more competitive market - the biggest change since privatisation. With significant projects in the pipeline our client requires a highly skilled executive level Contract Solutions expert to deliver across all areas of the business from Operations, Customer Experience, Construction Delivery, Digital and major service provision.

As an expert in contracting and issue resolution, this role will also be accountable for ownership of their suite of contract forms and their development for use across the organisation incorporating latest thinking and best practice.

Key responsibilities:

Develop a detailed knowledge of significant contract arrangements with key suppliers across the business to facilitate development and commercial improvement of £500m - £2bn spend projects. Formulation of contract and resolution strategies across business in line with core business plan and wider company philosophies Lead major negotiations on behalf of the Company with contracting parties or relevant third parties Provide senior level advice and education to avoid, mitigate and resolve emerging and established issues and disputes Develop and maintain industry best practice procedures to protect the Company’s interests Lead and guide and team of Contract specialists

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